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Comments on: “Be Your Own Advocate” https://www.thesuburbanlife.com/stuff/be-your-own-advocate/ Finding the funny in it all... Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:31:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Heather https://www.thesuburbanlife.com/stuff/be-your-own-advocate/#comment-4049 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:13:47 +0000 http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/?p=2310#comment-4049 I have seen and experienced medical mishaps and have truly lost my faith in the medical profession. I think we were so used to the doctors being the only voice in telling us what was wrong, being that we didn’t have medical degrees or the vast amount of information at our finger tips. I am still learning that I can use the internet for researching my symptoms and finding the right questions to ask.

Great post and I hope all goes well with your friend.

]]> By: SuziCate https://www.thesuburbanlife.com/stuff/be-your-own-advocate/#comment-4007 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:05:27 +0000 http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/?p=2310#comment-4007 That is such a sad story. My aunt found out she had breast cancer, only to find out it showed up on a mammo done a year earlier and deemed clear. It was not considered an early stage, but she had treatment and is still cancer free eleven years later. Fortunately, hers so far has a happy ending to her medical saga. It’s scary about how much is missed and “dismissed” by doctors, but it is esp. hard when you have a bad feeling and they make you feel stupid because they happen to have a degree! Your friend is right about being your own advocate, but it is not an easy road.

]]> By: Marly https://www.thesuburbanlife.com/stuff/be-your-own-advocate/#comment-3995 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:05:03 +0000 http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/?p=2310#comment-3995 I absolutely agree that you have to be your own advocate for health care. What a difficult time for your friend. My thoughts are with her, her health care team and the scientists working hard to find cures.

]]> By: Megan (Best of Fates) https://www.thesuburbanlife.com/stuff/be-your-own-advocate/#comment-3967 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:24:57 +0000 http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/?p=2310#comment-3967 SUCH an important reminder – and my thoughts are with your friend.

]]> By: Mindee@ourfrontdoor https://www.thesuburbanlife.com/stuff/be-your-own-advocate/#comment-3962 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:15:59 +0000 http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/?p=2310#comment-3962 So, so scary. Thanks for the reminder Mindy.

]]> By: Lori @ In Pursuit of Martha Points https://www.thesuburbanlife.com/stuff/be-your-own-advocate/#comment-3961 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:57:18 +0000 http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/?p=2310#comment-3961 Many good thoughts for your friend.

I work in health care.

I want you to be an advocate.

I know all these people personally.

I want you to be an advocate.

]]> By: christina https://www.thesuburbanlife.com/stuff/be-your-own-advocate/#comment-3957 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:11:08 +0000 http://www.thesuburbanlife.com/?p=2310#comment-3957 My thoughts and prayers are with your friend.

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